Appearance
What are some ways to care for your appearance that will impact how others interact with you?
Bathing, wearing clean clothes, combing your hair, and brushing your teeth.
What is personal space?
The amount of space a person prefers between them and others.
What is body control?
Being aware of and in control of how your body is moving.
What is posture?
The way we hold our body while sitting or standing.
What types of communication show interest in others?
Asking questions, summarizing what the person has said, empathy
How might your clothing choice impact how others treat you?
Wearing clothing that shows your interests may lead to others who share those interests approaching you. Wearing clothing that is not expected for the situation may lead others to not interact with you.
Is personal space the same for everyone?
No, some people prefer to have more space whereas others are comfortable with less space.
How can our level of body control impact others?
Repetitive movements/noises can be distracting.
Interrupting can be frustrating to others trying to speak.
Attentive listening can improve communication.
Waiting one's turn can show respect and care for others.
What posture shows interest?
Sitting up straight, eye contact, still body
How does greeting others impact our relationship with them?
Lets them know that we notice and remember them. Can start a conversation with them.
If you wear the latest clothing trends, will you be well-liked?
How you treat others matters most for the quality of your relationships.
Does a person's personal space preference ever change?
Yes, personal space preference can change based on the relationship with a specific person and/or a person's emotional state.
What can make it difficult to maintain control of our behavior?
Strong emotions, being tired or hungry, health conditions
What posture shows disinterest?
Fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, slouching
How can the rate of speaking impact communication?
Talking too fast or too slowly can make it hard for others to understand what you are saying.
What situations require more formal clothing?
Graduations, weddings, award ceremonies, holiday celebrations
What are some relationship categories and related personal space guidelines?
Strangers-most personal space
Classmates-give space but at times in social space
Friends-social space
Family-can be close in space
What are some ways our behavior can have a positive impact on others?
Helping, Listening, Compliments, Teaching
How can correction/criticism impact others?
Helpful if the person wants to receive the feedback.
Annoying if the person does not want the feedback.
What assumptions may others make about you based on your hygiene?
How much you care about others
How mature you are
How can you let effectively someone know if they are invading your personal space?
"You are a bit too close, I'd like some more space."
What can help you stay in control of your body?
Thinking about the types of behavior expected for the situation.
Regularly engaging in physical activity.
Taking deep breaths.
Body awareness exercises.
How are posture and confidence related?
Research shows that standing or sitting straight with open posture conveys confidence to others and can help a person feel more confident (even if they are nervous).
What are guidelines for voice volume?
Low volume - speaking privately or situation sets the expectation for quiet (i.e., library, religious building)
Medium volume - everyday conversations
Loud volume - sporting event, speaking to a large group